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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The festival of Tet celebrates what occasion?
(a) Independence Day.
(b) Harvest Festival.
(c) Children's Day.
(d) New Year's.

2. What name does she call the white dog from the neighborhood?
(a) Cotton.
(b) Fuzzy White.
(c) Coconut.
(d) Snowball.

3. How was Ton treated by the villagers?
(a) Like a family member.
(b) With contempt.
(c) Like royalty.
(d) He was ignored.

4. What minority region does Ton end up in?
(a) Zay.
(b) Zao.
(c) Sapa.
(d) Muong.

5. Ton meets a surprise visitor from his past how many years into his new life?
(a) Three.
(b) Ten.
(c) Five.
(d) Six.

6. Who is in charge of the dormitory?
(a) Madame Vera.
(b) Mr. Ton.
(c) Ms. Chinh.
(d) Mr. Que.

7. What sound would Hang's mother hear that made her cry at night?
(a) The clock striking 8:00 p.m., the time her mother passed.
(b) The mortars hitting buildings.
(c) Her neighbors eating dinner with their families.
(d) The howl of the wild dogs in the neighborhood.

8. When Hang returns to the village with her mom, she collects what fruit on her first day?
(a) Guavas.
(b) Passionfruit.
(c) Papayas.
(d) Mangoes.

9. What is the name of Que's neighbor and confidante?
(a) Duong.
(b) Vu.
(c) Vi.
(d) Lin.

10. How old was Hang when she visited her father's house the only time?
(a) 19.
(b) 25.
(c) 10.
(d) 3.

11. Hang's male companion shuts off what?
(a) Tea kettle.
(b) Radio.
(c) Cassette player.
(d) Reading light.

12. Que's neighbor promises to bring how many plates for the festival of Tet?
(a) Three.
(b) Eight.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Ten.

13. Ton goes to an old colleague whose family owns what kind of business?
(a) Silk.
(b) Rice farming.
(c) Fish sauce.
(d) Dumplings.

14. How long after Que's departure from the village before Chinh also leaves?
(a) Six months.
(b) One year.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) Three years.

15. What present does Tam give to Hang before they depart on the ferry?
(a) Jade pendant.
(b) Gold earrings.
(c) Silk shoes.
(d) Family scroll.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of alcohol does Aunt Tam serve?

2. Who does Hang receive a telegram from?

3. A mob tries to attack Que for her relation to Chinh. Who intervenes and saves Que?

4. Who are Que and Hang greeted by when they visit Aunt Tam?

5. What sound does Hang often hear outside her home?

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